The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
168.4 in
Length
171 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
615 lb
17.49 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft